Users must only be allowed to point and print to machines in their forest.

From Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-48293r2_rule Users must only be allowed to point and print to machines in their forest.

Vulnerability discussion

Uncontrolled system updates can introduce issues to a system. Obtaining update components from an outside source may also potentially provide sensitive information outside of the enterprise. Configuring this setting will restrict, but allow users to obtain print drivers for printers in their forest.

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If the following registry values do not exist or are not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\PointAndPrint \ Value Name: InForest Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 Value Name: NoWarningNoElevationOnInstall Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 Value Name: UpdatePromptSettings Type: REG_DWORD Value: 2

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Printers -> "Point and Print Restrictions" to "Enabled" with "Users can only point and print to machines in their forest" selected and the following Security Prompts: When installing Drivers for a new connection: Do not show warning or elevation prompt. When updating drivers for an existing connection: Do not show warning or elevation prompt.

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